My boss is stonewalling me moving up in the company and I literally can't do this job anymore.

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1. AnonymousFebruary 23,2023 at 3:46AM UTC

   There are plenty of companies that offer paid internships or entry level positions to get your foot in the door. Korn Ferry and CVS Health are two I can think of right at this moment. Check out this virtual job fair happening tomorrow: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/jP3j7?utm_medium=Website&utm_source=Events+Page&utm_campaign=FEB+VCF

2. AnonymousFebruary 23,2023 at 11:58AM UTC

   There are plenty of jobs in education and social services.

3. AnonymousFebruary 23,2023 at 1:17PM UTC

   You will find tons of examples of people with your degree that advanced. What they have in common is the ability to adopt the organizations viewpoint and leverage their talents to meet organizational needs. Unless you have a government job, promotions generally depend on an opening being present and the successful candidate having demonstrated their skill set tops all other candidates. It’s never going to be about your income needs or age.

4. AnonymousFebruary 23,2023 at 1:50PM UTC

   I saw this and thought it would be a great opportunity if starting my career. Living with your parent is Ana opportunity to save the money you make so that you will be more stable when you do move out. There any many ways to get your foot in the door, starting with your network of peers and college alumni. Get out there and hustle.

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5. Michelle S.February 23,2023 at 3:51PM UTC

   What about human resources or other positions that require a degree but it doesn’t matter which one? Freaking insurance companies, like Farm Bureau, pay 65K to start and they don’t even care what kind of degree you have. At this point, just find anything.

6. AnonymousFebruary 24,2023 at 4:01PM UTC

   Check out entry level roles at Public Relations agencies or Marketing roles. PR or Marketing roles are often a good fit for folks with English degrees since there is a lot of reading and writing in the work.

7. AnonymousFebruary 26,2023 at 2:56PM UTC

   What were you expecting to do with your degree in English? Have you tried to engage with Career Services at the university where you graduated? Those would be an excellent place to start. Check out public relations positions if you want to work in an office. If you wanted to write, check out the local news organizations and start as a copywriter or editor. Are you finding the companies and positions you are looking at are expecting a Master's degree? In that case, you may want to check out your local colleges or companies that offer tuition reimbursement for employees who are going to college. Some will hire you as long as you are enrolled and working toward the degree, so long as it isn't legally required (for licensing or liability purposes). Several good online programs make it easier to work the advanced degree into a full-time job schedule. Just make sure they are accredited in the program you want to take. I understand the need and desire to move out of your parent's house sooner rather than later but work out a realistic budget before making that move. You will need to factor in rent, utilities, and car expenses if your parents are supplying those to you now.

8. AnonymousFebruary 26,2023 at 4:24PM UTC

   I have an English degree and work in media. Assuming you majored in English because you enjoy reading and writing, capitalize on that. Have you applied at your local library? Think about editing roles at publishing houses or media outlets. There's technical writing, advertising, marketing and social media. Search the word writing in job descriptions. You'll be surprised how many jobs truly need that skill.

9. Yelena SheremetaFebruary 28,2023 at 2:43PM UTC

   I work for an accounting firm and we have English / Comm majors who work for our editorial team proofing, editing and ghost writing. We’re also hiring a technical writer right now for our tax team. Accounting firms may not seem like a place hiring English majors, but there are opportunities there too.

10. AnonymousFebruary 28,2023 at 5:05PM UTC

    *IF* you are comfortable with starting an entry level role (and I completely understand if not), and if you're looking to go in a new direction, I recommend considering customer service roles within tech companies.

    I know some might balk at this, and I totally get it. You're experienced! But I started in customer service at 26 myself, and I recommend considering it because from both my experience, and what I've observed from others, these roles generally pay more than part time jobs (although not insanely well), have a lot of growth potential, and, in the tech space at least, offer pretty good benefits.

    Most importantly, imo, they can be great "ins" to other departments within the same company. For example, I've seen customer service folks move to Comms, Engineering, QA, Trust and Safety and more. And definitely not in one-off situations. All the time, especially at more junior/early-stage startups.

    There are, of course, downsides, so again, I understand why you might not consider this route. Just food for thought! ( Also, you have to be analyze the company's performance closely before accepting a role, as tech isn't as stable now as it used to be.)

11. AnonymousFebruary 28,2023 at 6:36PM UTC

    Find a customer service job that should be a good place to start.

12. AnonymousMarch 1,2023 at 6:13AM UTC

    Here are some options:

    1. Get an emergency teaching credential and teach while working on a teaching credential. If you teach special end you earn more and most districts will pay for your teaching credential

    2. Customer service - these are entry level positions that will allow you to move up (in the right company)

    3. Entry level marketing position such as a marketing assistant

    4. Social media manager

    5. Copywriter

    6. Executive assistant (Jeff Bezos assistant parlayed her position into becoming a best selling author and sought after speaker